tie someone (up) in knots

US /taɪ ˈsʌm.wʌn ʌp ɪn nɑːts/
UK /taɪ ˈsʌm.wʌn ʌp ɪn nɑːts/
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confondere qualcuno, rendere qualcuno molto ansioso

to confuse someone or make them feel very worried or anxious

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The complicated instructions really tied me up in knots.
Le istruzioni complicate mi hanno davvero confuso.
The thought of the exam is tying her up in knots.
Il pensiero dell'esame la sta mettendo in agitazione.